Coconut Berry Smoothie
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It’s February and there are two major celebrations this month. Most of East Asia will be celebrating the Lunar or Chinese New Year on the 10th. Preparations are currently in full swing for the 15 days festivities. It is exciting and I do miss all the fun and activities. Over here, we have Valentine’s Day on the 14th. After an entire month of whole grains, salads, fruits, and low fat dishes, we are now back to sweets and chocolates. Hopefully this time, it will only be a tiny smattering of indulgence. 
A good way to incorporate more fruits and roughage in the diet is to make smoothies. This Coconut Berry Smoothie is one I whipped up two weeks ago with lightly sweetened vanilla coconut milk. About two years back, the stores started selling coconut milk in cartons and I have been buying it occasionally in addition to the unsweetened soy milk my boys drink every morning. I much prefer this coconut milk and use it in my cooking as well. They come unsweetened or lightly sweetened and flavored. The unsweetened version works well in curries while the lightly sweetened one is great for desserts.
The smoothie turned out very creamy and delicious! I will definitely use this coconut milk again for future concoctions.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (115g) strawberries, chilled, hulled, and halved
- 2/3 cup (100g) blueberries, chilled
- 1 cup (240ml) vanilla coconut milk
Instructions
Combine strawberries, blueberries, and vanilla coconut milk in a blender. Blend until smooth. Remove and serve immediately.
http://www.rotinrice.com/2013/02/coconut-berry-smoothie/Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 
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Tags: blueberries, breakfast, coconut, strawberries, vegan, vegetarian, Western
Wow, coconut and berries! Must be delicious
Thanks Haruna!
I’ve been doing green smoothies and even have a Red green smoothie that I’m posting for Heart Health Month – works for Valentine’s Day, too, come to think of it
I always use either coconut milk and almond milk – it tastes better with fruits, berries, and greens, I think. Have a great week, Biren!
I was just thinking of using almond milk for my next smoothie. Will be making one real soon.
what a delicious smoothie! I love the color and the taste of berries in each bite sounds wonderful
This is a great post workout drink!
I love a good smoothie and this one looks great.
Lovely! I wish I have fruits on hand to make smoothie. My kids clean out soft fruits so fast that there is aboslutely no opportunity to make any smoothies. They love smoothies but love the soft fruits better. I agree with you that the coconut mulk is simply delicious used in cooking too. I can imagine smoothies made with cocnut milk is much lighter in palate.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am just starting to eat healthy foods and am going sugar free and dairy free. I love you blog ♥
Have a wonderful day,
Beverly
You are most welcomed, Beverly. Happy to hear you enjoy my blog and I applaud you for wanting to go sugar and dairy free. I have lots of recipes here that will probably work for you. Do check out my Cuisine Galleries at the top of the page.
Have a lovely weekend!